misleading

Example Sentences

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Just as robots can misplace blocks, chatbots can generate false or misleading outputs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“However, many policyholders report that actual returns fall far short of sales projections. Regulatory agencies have received thousands of complaints about misleading illustrations and hidden fees.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

In a post on Facebook, he wrote that watching the news had made him "concerned" but he also felt, "The news sometimes presents exaggerated or misleading information".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It is also a misleading one—at least as most people understand the term.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“But you have been misleading me, young woman!” said Xenophilius, now sitting up much straighter in his chair and goggling at Hermione.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling